Topic: Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Liberalization of UAV Export Policy
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has recently implemented significant changes to the policy governing the export of Drones/UAVs from India. With the aim of promoting the...
Mandatory Testing of Cough Syrup Exports
In a move to ensure the safety and quality of cough syrups being exported, the Indian government has made it compulsory for cough syrup makers to get their...
Advance and EPCG Authorisation Scheme
The finance ministry has introduced an amnesty scheme aimed at offering relief to traders who have defaulted on their export obligations. This scheme provides an opportunity for traders...
Indian Army ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ Programme
On August 8, 2022, Him Drone-e-thon Programme was recently unveiled by the Indian Army, in association with the Drone Federation of India. The programme was launched in line...
Extension of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20
The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 has been extended by the government by six months up to 30th September 2022. Overview: Till 31st March 2022, the existing Foreign Trade...
Revamp of Commerce Department
The government plans to reorganize the commerce department so that it can implement a more organized trade promotion strategy with clear targets. A dedicated trade promotion organization and a...
India bans import of refrigerators, Air Conditioners completely
India recently banned the import of refrigerants and air-conditioners completely tightening norms on “non-essential” imports. This has been done to reduce imports from China and tighten local manufacturing....
Govt. Allows Export of Masks and Medical Goggles
The government has relaxed the norms for export of face shields, certain kind of surgical masks and medical goggles which are mainly in demand due to the spread...
ACC Approves extension of Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi as DGFT
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of Senior bureaucrat Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi by over 3 months, in central deputation as Director General (DG), Directorate...
Government puts imports of gold dore in restricted category
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Ministry of Commerce and Industry has put imports of gold dore in restricted category. This means, now, importer needs a license...
